A few articles back, I wrote somewhat tongue-in-cheek about the curse of Jeff Petry. How his Canadiens morphed from Stanley Cup finalist in 2021 to the worst team in the league last season. Hinting that could be the Penguins’ fate with the 34-year-blueliner on board.
I was sort of kidding at the time. I’m not kidding any more. Given the way we’ve played over the past half-dozen games, coupled with the improvement of clubs like the Sabres, Devils and the resurgent Islanders? There’s a good chance our 16-season postseason run will come to an end.
Lots of folks are blaming our goaltenders for our present malaise.